Build a Registration Screen > link to website

Hi,

Could anyone give me an idea how to build a basic registration screen and have it interact with a web site please? In the same way or similar way to other companies who require a online activation key - ie Registering Windows and other software.


For Example:-

If I created a piece of software ie word processor. And I want the user to register it before the full features work.

I would like to ask how I go about:-
1. Link the word processor software to a web site so it can be registered.
2. Generate a activation key and display it or email the key to the user.
3. If the word processor is re-installed, then have it check with the web site to see if the activation key is valid.

I would be grateful, if this is possible and how to do it.
Or if a mock program could be built for me to use as a guide.

Thank you very much.

Interesting question I would be interested in the replies. Over the years I've developed useful VAG software where I would like some return as I'm not working through no fault of my own.

The problem is if you supply a username or email address and password this can be easily copied to friends so they get it for free. You need something unique to that computer link hard drive serial to calculate the password.

Chappie,

Keithuk, I'm also interested in this one.

the starting point will be 'auto update' from PSC link: ::EDIT http://www.Planet-Source-Code.com/vb...68490&lngWId=1 . the link doesn't work::

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Even though i haven't looked at the code thereof...the link is for the auto update (enabling your project to release updates to the end user), i think that can be a foundation for what you're after.

LucasMKG
doing my bid of helping VB6 users..yeah

Chappie,

How far are you with your project...I'm also interested in this project.
I can't let this one go to the archives unresolved.

LucasMKG
rolling with VB6
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